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Certificate IV · national qualification
Certificate IV in Health Care
This qualification prepares you to give the first response to someone who needs urgent medical help, the kind of care provided before or on the way to hospital.
- How long it takes
- 6 to 24 months
- typical for this level
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- WA
Is this course right for you?
What the Certificate IV in Health Care asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a calm manner when others are distressed
- an interest in helping people in urgent situations
- clear communication with patients, families and colleagues
- the ability to stay steady under pressure
Before you start
N/A
Where this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
If you study further
A bachelor degree in paramedicine
Leads to work as a, median pay $148,300.
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for St John Ambulance (Western Australia) Ltd (opens in a new tab)
St John Ambulance (Western Australia) Ltd
WA
- Website for North Metropolitan TAFE (opens in a new tab)
North Metropolitan TAFE
16 campuses, WA
4.1from 903 Google reviews
What students like
- Lecturers are helpful and knowledgeable
- Courses provide strong practical skills
What you’ll learn
16 units: 9 that everyone takes and 7 you choose.
- Checking a patient's condition
- Basic life support
- Infection prevention and control
- Managing an emergency scene
- Safe access and patient handling
- Communicating in complex situations
See all 9 core units
Core units
Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It prepares you to give the first response to someone needing urgent medical help, providing basic life support and assessment before or on the way to hospital. You learn to manage an emergency scene, prevent infection and communicate with patients, families and other services.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
The qualification itself has no entry requirements, but individual providers can set their own conditions. Check with the provider you choose before enrolling.